SWRK 5911 - G2 Social Work Assistant (608156) - 494119

South Lanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Salary Sacrifice AVC

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council seeks a Social Work Assistant to join the Justice Women's Service in Brandon Gate, Hamilton. You will co-facilitate weekly Women’s Hubs and provide one-to-one support and assessment for women involved with the justice system.

The post is permanent with full-time and part-time hours. You will work in a trauma-informed environment, build strong relationships with partners, and contribute to service development.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of trauma-informed practice is required.
• Experience working with women in vulnerable situations preferred.
• HNC or equivalent qualification in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate weekly Women's Hubs across South Lanarkshire.
• Provide one-to-one support and assessments as required.
• Input into ongoing development of the service.

Skills

Relationship building

Verbal communication

Written communication

Trauma informed practice

Team collaboration

Education

HNC in Health & Social Care

Job description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 22 November 2026 at 11:55pm.

Location: Brandon Gate, Hamilton

Hours: 1 x 35hrs per week, permanent and 1 x 17.5hrs per week permanent

Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm (full time), Monday and Tuesday 9.30am - 3.30pm, Thursday 9am - 4pm (part time)

Salary / Hourly Rate: £17.12 - £17.33 per hour

Social Work Assistant - Justice Women's Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Justice Women's Service, and we are looking to recruit a full time and a part time Social Work Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. The Women's Justice Service provides tailored, trauma informed supports to women across South Lanarkshire who have found themselves involved with the justice system. The key aim of the service is to support women involved with the Justice System to reduce elements of risk, improve wellbeing and to achieve positive destinations.

The successful candidate will co-facilitate weekly Women's Hubs in locations across South Lanarkshire and provide one to one support and assessment as required. The successful candidate will also provide input into the ongoing development of the service. Please note the role requires availability on at least three of four days from Tuesday to Friday.

The role requires a strong value base with a non-judgemental approach; excellent relationship building skills; an ability to work with partner agencies; strong verbal and written communication skills and a pro-active approach to problem solving.

The successful candidate should have a sound knowledge of trauma informed practice and experience of working with women in vulnerable situations, preferably but not necessarily within the justice system.

The successful candidate should have an HNC or other relevant equivalent qualification in health and social care.

Applicants should be willing to undertake any necessary training required for the role.

For further information or to discuss this opportunity please contact Santosh Dade, Fieldwork Manager, at [e-mail]

View the Social Work Assistant job profile.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)